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Apprenticeship

Passenger transport operations manager

Level
4
Higher
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Transport and logistics
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Managing, planning and coordinating passenger transport operations

What you'd do

Manage and support a team of drivers or transport operatives
Monitor punctuality and service performance against targets
Investigate incidents, delays, and customer complaints
Ensure all staff hold valid licences and training certificates
Liaise with local authorities, partners, and regulators
Plan rotas and allocate vehicles to cover service requirements
Review operational data to improve efficiency and reliability

What you'd learn

Passenger transport legislation and regulatory frameworks
Leadership and people management in a transport setting
Service performance monitoring and data analysis
Customer experience standards in public transport
Risk management and health and safety compliance
Resource planning and rostering for transport operations
Budgeting and financial control for transport services
Ready to look for a place?
See live Passenger transport operations manager apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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